Tab receptacle terminal

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1983-04-01

1984-09-18

McGlynn, Joseph H.

Geometrical instruments

339258S, H01R 424, H01R 1311

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044720173

ABSTRACT:
A tab receptacle terminal which adapted to be inserted in an insulating housing comprises a box-like main body portion and two cantilever spring contact members extending from the tab-entry end of the body portion and bent back inside the body portion. A spring retention tang struck from each of two opposed side members of the body portion has an inwardly directed projection engageable by a respective one of the contact members upon flexing of the responsive to insertion of a blade tab between the contact members to bias the tang into retaining relation with an abutment shoulder formed in the housing.

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